Killing of Robert Gilbert Jr. in Tennessee in 1947

Incident

Case summary

Robert Gilbert, Jr. (1929-1947), a funeral home employee, was killed by Harry P. Brady in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Brady, who was chief of air traffic control at Lovell Field airport, claimed that Gilbert was prowling around his house, for which Brady fatally shot him. Brady was arrested for murder. Outcome unknown.

Victim(s):

Robert Gilbert Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Harry Brady

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1947-05-13
Location: Shepherd, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Location type: private space - domestic
Allegation against victim: engaging in peeping tom behavior

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: [ ]
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: yes
Conviction: no
Sentence: [ ]


Document(s):
advocacy group resources
death certificates - closed
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